'Wonder Woman'

WB, DC backing away from DCEU (finally)

By Zach Landau | A&E Editor 10/12/17 On Sept. 29, fans of superhero comics and movies finally got confirmation of a rumor that has been making the rounds for quite some time now: DC is officially stepping down from its Extended Universe (DCEU) project. In what was a clear attempt to mimic the success of rival Marvel’s Cinematic Universe, the DCEU was meant to link … Continue reading WB, DC backing away from DCEU (finally)

'The Last Jedi'

‘The Duke’s’ fall guide to major and minor flicks

By Nicole Prieto | Staff Writer Fall 2017 is shaping up to be an exciting mix of major blockbuster releases and indie darlings. Here is The Duke’s run-down of the films we are most excited to see: It The clown-fearing beware: We are only a few weeks away from the new It coming to town. Stephen King’s classic horror tale has gotten an eerier, more … Continue reading ‘The Duke’s’ fall guide to major and minor flicks

Injustice 2

NetherRealm delivers addictive fun in ‘Injustice 2’

By Grant Stoner | Staff Writer In 2013, NetherRealm Studios released “Injustice: Gods Among Us,” allowing comic book fans to finally answer the age-old question of who would win in a fight: Batman or Superman? Not only that, “Injustice” excelled at delivering fast-paced, fluid encounters, solidifying the title as an excellent addition to an already expansive genre. Four-years-later, “Injustice 2” sets the bar even higher, … Continue reading NetherRealm delivers addictive fun in ‘Injustice 2’

‘Batman v. Superman’ stumbles DCEU start

By Zachary Landau | The Duquesne Duke Let’s just get this straight: “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” is not bad. Despite all the critics hailing it as the second crucifixion of Christ, there really was no totally offensive content on display here. It is possible that the reason for this backlash is because of how excited people were to see three titans of the … Continue reading ‘Batman v. Superman’ stumbles DCEU start

Walking Dead to overtake Superman?

By: Zachary Landau | Duquesne Duke DC Comic’s sales drop as Image threatens their place Last week, insiders leaked that DC Comics, publishers of legendary comic book heroes such as Superman and Batman, is down $2 million in expected revenue this fiscal year. This rumor, as originally reported by the website Bleeding Cool, comes in the middle of a turbulent year for the second-biggest comic … Continue reading Walking Dead to overtake Superman?